Or am I just weird? When I was expecting my second DD, I had similar problems from about the 4th month all the way through to delivery. Whenever I stand (even if just for a few seconds), my legs get very heavy-feeling and achy, both sides, mainly from my hips/groin area to my knees. The longer I stand, the worse it gets. If I walk or sit, I'm fine.

I've been trying to stay off my feet as much as possible, but it's tough with two kids and work. I realize there's probably not much else to do (except maybe support hose, which will only cut my belly in half! ), but I just wondered if it's just me...

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3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Anyone else have this?Or am I just weird? When I was expecting my second DD, I had similar problems from about the 4th month all the way through to delivery. Whenever I stand (even if just for a few seconds), my legs get very heavy-feeling and achy, both sides, mainly from my hips/groin area to my knees. The longer I stand, the worse it gets. If I walk or sit, I'm fine.

I've been trying to stay off my feet as much as possible, but it's tough with two kids and work. I realize there's probably not much else to do (except maybe support hose, which will only cut my belly in half! ), but I just wondered if it's just me...

I have the same type of problem. from my hips to knees go numb/feel like then need a massage when i sit for too long....walking has seemed to help a little.

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Report This| Share this:Anyone else have this?I have the same type of problem. from my hips to knees go numb/feel like then need a massage when i sit for too long....walking has seemed to help a little.

Are they your ligaments pulling and stretching? ?My sister calls them the monkeys... because they feel like monkeys pulling and swinging on vines inside your legs. ?I get really bad leg cramps and have found 2 things that work... 1) drink pickle juice. ?about 1/4 cup.2) Caster Oil. ?(not the kind you drink, although that may come in handy if you go past your due date) Rub it on the aches and it seems to work Good luck!

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Report This| Share this:Anyone else have this?Are they your ligaments pulling and stretching? ?My sister calls them the monkeys... because they feel like monkeys pulling and swinging on vines inside your legs. ?I get really bad leg cramps and have found 2 things that work... 1) drink pickle juice. ?about 1/4 cup.2) Caster Oil. ?(not the kind you drink, although that may come in handy if you go past your due date) Rub it on the aches and it seems to work Good luck!

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